Hollywood Progressive - February 26, 2012
By Leon Siu
Congratulations to The Descendants for being nominated for five Academy Awards and providing a fleeting glimpse to a part of Hawai`i’s story that is manifesting today in the Hawaiian independence movement.
Besides having to come to terms with his closest personal relationships, Matt King, played by George Clooney, is also forced to make a decision as the executor of a large family land trust on the island of Kaua`i.
In the end he decides not to approve a lucrative resort development on his family’s land, citing a deeper trust obligation to the lands. But left unsaid is the time-bomb about to explode in Hawai`i — the increasing problem of clouded land titles traceable to the illegal usurpation of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.
Did You Know That Hawaii Is NOT A “State” Of The United States?
The claim that Hawai`i is a “state” of the United States of America is false. The truth is, the US flagrantly violated a slew of international laws to take over the Hawaiian Kingdom and annex it to the US— against the will of the people of Hawai`i.
In fact, the Hawaiian people never gave the sovereignty of their nation to the US or any other foreign power. So even though the US has been imposing its rule over Hawai`i for more than a century, according to international law, the US claim to Hawai`i is illegal and fraudulent.
By law the Hawaiian Kingdom is still a sovereign, independent nation in continuity, and the “State of Hawai`i” is a puppet government installed by the US to cover up the fraud.
In spite of vigorous century-plus propaganda and indoctrination, the cover up is quickly disintegrating and the movement to restore Hawai`i’s independence is growing and steadily advancing.
Did You Know That Hawaiians Want Their Country Back?
Despite the 119 years of foreign occupation, in 1994, we the people — the surviving descendants of the Hawaiian Kingdom — began the process of peacefully reclaiming our nationality and restoring our country’s rightful standing as a sovereign, independent, neutral country.
Loyal Hawaiian nationals have been working through peaceful and friendly means — with Aloha — to FREE HAWAII. We are getting close!
As more people learn our story, the stronger the call for justice becomes, with legal challenges, education, demonstrations and other peaceful acts of resistance exposing the illegal occupation. Hawaiian Kingdom nationals attempting to live under the laws of their own country are routinely persecuted and prosecuted by the police and agents of the US and State of Hawai`i.
The US court systems have inflicted financial ruin, vilification, personal abuse, incarceration and even physical torture upon Hawaiian nationals treated as political prisoners.
Being a Hawaiian national is not easy, yet those who pursue independence continue to do so with the expectation that in the end, justice will prevail and freedom will return to our island nation.
Did You Know That President Obama Can Free Hawai`i With The Stroke Of A Pen?
After concluding an official investigation, US President Grover Cleveland, in an address to the US Congress, admitted that the United States’ actions in assisting the takeover of the Hawaiian Kingdom was patently illegal, constituting “an act of war” against a friendly nation, an egregious violation of international law.
Queen Lili`uokalani had skillfully used diplomacy and international law to safeguard the sovereign rights of her kingdom and her people.
In good faith, President Cleveland and Queen Lili`uokalani, as heads of their respective countries, negotiated an Executive Agreement in which the US pledged to restore the lawful government of the Hawaiian Kingdom. That pledge has yet to be fulfilled.
The responsibility and authority to honor the Executive Agreement rests squarely on the shoulders of the President of the United States.
Even though Cleveland and 18 of his successors failed to execute that commitment, the obligation is nonetheless incumbent upon the president to administer. All he has to do is order it done.
With the stroke of his pen, President “Yes, we can!” Barack Obama can actually FREE HAWAI`I. How providential it is that he was born in Hawai`i!
It is hoped that the American people will soon come to realize the truth about what occurred in Hawai`i and will help us encourage President Obama to act justly and honorably to release our beloved Hawaii from its hundred-plus-year bondage.
Free Hawai`i
So, when you watch the Academy Awards on February 26th, every time The Descendants is mentioned, please think about us Hawaiian nationals; descended from those who proudly stood with our Queen for a FREE HAWAI`I.
Any kind of assistance you can give to our efforts to FREE HAWAI`I will be greatly appreciated! Get informed and start telling your friends about our efforts to restore our nation! Show solidarity!
